“Le Pergole Torte” Rosso Toscana IGT 2022

Montevertine | Tuscany
Soc. Agr. Montevertine s.s. | Loc. Montevertine 1 | IT 53017 Radda in Chianti

09812322 · 0,75 l · 305,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
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In that year, when the wine world still believed in rules and traditions seemed untouchable, Sergio Manetti did something unheard of: he vinified pure Sangiovese in 1977. One hundred per cent. No white grapes, no Canaiolo to round things off, no compromises. In Radda in Chianti, in the heart of the Chianti Classico, where such boldness resonated particularly loudly, the first pure Sangiovese in the area was created – le Pergole Torte, named after the crooked arbours in the steep vineyard. Giulio Gambelli, the legendary Sangiovese whisperer, was at Manetti's side. Together they created a wine that rewrote the rules of the game. Of course, the Consorzio del Chianti Classico balked, as this wine did not comply with the rules, as it lacked the prescribed blending of other varieties. But critics and collectors around the world rejoiced. What began as an affront became a legend. In 1981, Montevertine then left the Consorzio – not out of defiance, but out of conviction. Out of love for Sangiovese in its purest, unadulterated form. Since 1982, the labels have been adorned with portraits of women by Alberto Manfredi, an artist friend from Reggio Emilia. Every vintage a new face, every bottle a work of art.

Intense ruby red with garnet-coloured reflections, sparkling like a gemstone. The bouquet takes your breath away: complexity and elegance merge into an orchestra of aromas of red fruits, fine spices, cocoa and espresso, underpinned by minerality and graphite. Aristocratic refinement unfolds on the palate – a Sangiovese with a silky structure, perfectly balanced tannins, vibrant freshness and salty minerality. The final seems endless, spicy, multi-layered, sublime. Le Pergole Torte is more than just wine in every vintage. It stands for an attitude, a philosophy, a legacy. Sergio Manetti is no longer alive, but his son Martino continues the legacy with the same uncompromising attitude. Le Pergole Torte remains what it was in 1977: a Sangiovese that bows to no one. A wine that broke the rules – and thus became immortal. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2022 Le Pergole Torte is every bit as magnificent as it was last year. Deep and expansive in the glass, with stunning depth, the 2022 stains the palate with layers of dark fruit, mocha, new leather and cedar. The 2022 starts to blossom with just a bit of time in the glass, leading to a finish that explodes on the back end. As has been the case for some time, the differences between Montevertine and Pergole Torte are increasingly mostly about style. The 2022 spent a year in Damy French oak barrels followed by a second year in cask. It will require a number of years to shed some baby fat to be at its most expressive." Vinous

"A spicy and deep wine with licorice and bergamot aromas. The fruit is bright and layered, with plums and red cherries. But it’s on the palate where you feel the quality of this wine. It’s full-bodied with ripe, velvety tannins and long, refreshing acidity. Polished aftertaste. Made for the long haul, but also very drinkable now." James Suckling